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Thanks For The Memories Brett Favre

The yoyo Brett Favre and his re-re-return to football...AND one last shot at glory.

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This blog chronicles the ups and downs since his tearful departure from Green Bay in early 2007 to his brief flirtation with the Jets to another renaissance in the land of 10,000 lakes. Little did I know this rollercoaster ride would have this many ups, downs and turns.

Now we have the reports of a bounty on Favre in that NFC Championship game against the Saints. This blog is mostly an archive but recently updated. And while it appears there's no chance he'll come out of retirement, Favre is still the NFL's version of Elvis.

Now, on to my bloggin' until this thing is done.

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9 Most Recent Blog Comments:

71 Days 17 Hours ago, in response to "Bounty on Favre"

Kirby

said:

Does a bounty entail cheating? Does a bounty allow a team to gain an unfair advantage against their opponents? Just consider that when assessing what the Saints did. That being said, what makes this case different from the pots commonplace around the NFL is that it was funded by sources besides the players and led by an NFL coach. The Saints deserve to get penalized (at least tons of suspensions, fines, and lost draft picks) more heavily than the Patriots did after Spygate, but the offense in itself is, in my opinion, horrible for the NFL but less so than Spygate.

1,386 Days 18 Hours ago, in response to "Brett The Jet"

Brian Keith Compton

said:

Thank You Stacy,

I couldn't have said that better. You sum up some very good points, especially about how to feel about the upcoming season. I think management shot itself in the foot with this fiasco, likely why they hired spin doctor Ari Fleischer to clean up their mess.

I hope Brett is happy and it shows when he plays, because its about how fun it is to watch him play. The Packers should have valued what he meant to fans more than the headache they portray with this retirement/commitment saga. I think there was more behind the scenes that we don't know about, like trying to get him to change the way he played to be a better game manager.

The ugliness won't go away soon. This will leave fans bitter and empty for years to come, knowing he wanted to come back to play, knowing we had one more title shot with him. I can't believe they threw that all away over this Hatfield and McCoy like feud. The Packers will likely further remove any Favre distraction by keeping their players away from the subject. To keep them focused on football, they'll remove anything that will remind them of 'ol number four. Like, tearing down the "Thanks For The Memories" banner in the Lambeau field atrium, for starters.

I think I need to go kick something real hard now!

Thankfully, I don't have a dog.

But, what can you do. I'm sure some of the sting will be gone. And, getting to watch him play again will be a plus. I really hope he does well and makes the Packers regret the course they took to remove him from the team. And, I'm sure Brett would like that too, though he won't say it publicly. I'm proud of him for taking the high road, at least.

He's moving forward, too.

1,387 Days 11 Hours ago, in response to "Napoleonic Retreat Begins"

Mel aka Mrs Tor

said:

I don't know, such a small gift from such a child probably touched them, and I would think that they put the flowers in a vase.

I am not a big football fan, but I was aware of all the uproar going on. Hopefully things will heal and Favre will come back home.

Wonderful entry.

1,407 Days 2 Hours ago, in response to "Shareholders Have Any Clout?"

Brian Keith Compton

said:

Thanks for the comment!

I was a member of the media in '97 when they gave out rings to players for their Super bowl win, but they excluded a few people who moved on. I was amazed at how the local press could be silenced by the organization into not reporting the fact that the team's field goal kicker Chris Jacke and a few others were excluded from the ring ceremony and not given rings because they went to play for some other teams. I felt helpless as a news assignment editor for a local TV station and could see how the Packer organization could hold the local media hostage.

It's a little different when ESPN or some big news network gets wind of something and decides to report it. Now, the Packers are just silent while Greta Van Susteren lets Favre hang everything out there. They might be working like crazy behind the scenes like telling sources, 'are you going to let a news woman scoop you guys who report sports for a living?' They won't be able to shut him (Favre) up like they can the local press and players of lesser stature who want to keep earning a paycheck.

Thanks again for reading and responding.

Brian

1,407 Days 2 Hours ago, in response to "Shareholders Have Any Clout?"

Kåre Enga en Costa Rica

said:

Well, better than cities with owners that hold the fans hostage unless they love to lick shoes or make the millionaires, multi-millionaires. Ah ... football and all major sports have far too much money and little common sense.

1,581 Days 22 Hours ago, in response to "Delayed (Alternate title: Iced Part Duex)"

Princess♥BooBoo

said:

Ouch. *winces in sympathy* I've sprained my ankle before (got it caught between two rocks in an ice cave...stupid field trip...yeah, don't ask

), although it was definitely not as bad as yours! *huggles very gently*

I hope that it feels better soon! *sends you lots of penguin luck*

1,596 Days 10 Hours ago, in response to "The first Thursday weigh-in"

SouthernDiva

said:

Congratulations on the new lifestyle and the weight loss. You are doing great.
And with the "court rage"; at least you recognize it....

Good luck with both.

1,603 Days 2 Hours ago, in response to "Weighing In"

bugzy is baaaccck!!

said:

hey I know you.. nice to see you here again. This is a great entry and I wish you all the best for getting that hot bod back soon!
And then we want PICS!!!

Hope you had a lovely holiday with your family
(((hug)))

1,603 Days 12 Hours ago, in response to "Weighing In"

purtycurls

said:

Good for you! I'm so proud of you and the effort you are making to be more healthy. I've done the same thing myself. I chronicled it in my port....I know this is going to sound like a shameless plug, but it's not intended to be...It's merely a "I've been there too, bro" and a "hang in there, I believe in you" statement.

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be well,
Curls

#58. Napoleonic Retreat Begins
---->> ID #600584 entered on 08-08-08 @ 10:17 am EDT

#57. Favre Considering Jets and Bucs
---->> ID #600538 entered on 08-06-08 @ 11:05 am EDT

#56. Brett Favre Block Party
---->> ID #600466 entered on 08-06-08 @ 6:03 am EDT

#55. Favre Won't Forgive The Liars
---->> ID #600431 entered on 08-05-08 @ 5:33 pm EDT

#54. Napoleon Retreats Packer's Camp
---->> ID #600417 entered on 08-05-08 @ 3:50 pm EDT

#53. Favre Comeback with Pack Looks Bleak
---->> ID #600397 entered on 08-05-08 @ 6:55 pm EDT

#52. Favre Sighting Not Likely Today
---->> ID #600357 entered on 08-05-08 @ 11:49 am EDT

#51. Airport Turnout For Favre Arrival
---->> ID #600199 entered on 08-04-08 @ 10:11 am EDT

#50. Quarterback Competition
---->> ID #600192 entered on 08-04-08 @ 9:45 am EDT

#49. Favre Welcomed Back...
---->> ID #600094 entered on 08-04-08 @ 4:15 pm EDT

#48. Packers Hire Big Gun for Damage Control
---->> ID #600090 entered on 08-03-08 @ 7:10 pm EDT

#47. Reinstated!
---->> ID #600029 entered on 08-03-08 @ 1:24 pm EDT

#46. Waiting For Favre To Land
---->> ID #599896 entered on 08-02-08 @ 7:18 pm EDT

#45. Favre Buyout Quiet For Now
---->> ID #599884 entered on 08-02-08 @ 11:36 am EDT

#44. And More On Bus Cook
---->> ID #599711 entered on 08-01-08 @ 3:06 pm EDT

#43. Say It Ain't So, Brett
---->> ID #599688 entered on 08-01-08 @ 11:39 am EDT

#42. Waiting On N70NB
---->> ID #599634 entered on 08-01-08 @ 1:06 am EDT

#41. All Signs Point to Green Bay for Favre
---->> ID #599444 entered on 07-31-08 @ 12:52 am EDT

#40. Favre, Murphy Done Meeting
---->> ID #599355 entered on 07-30-08 @ 3:24 pm EDT

#39. To Hattiesburg
---->> ID #599352 entered on 07-31-08 @ 1:18 am EDT

#38. Packers CEO Grows Wings
---->> ID #599276 entered on 07-30-08 @ 3:22 am EDT

#37. Favre Is Back!
---->> ID #599194 entered on 07-29-08 @ 4:54 pm EDT

#36. Training Camp Without Favre
---->> ID #598921 entered on 07-28-08 @ 11:01 am EDT

#35. Follow The Favre Money
---->> ID #598798 entered on 07-27-08 @ 6:31 pm EDT

#34. Favre Training Camp Delay
---->> ID #598779 entered on 07-27-08 @ 4:01 pm EDT

#33. Favre Won't Fly As A Jet
---->> ID #598602 entered on 07-26-08 @ 3:16 pm EDT

#32. Packers Shareholders Not All Pleasant
---->> ID #598335 entered on 07-24-08 @ 6:30 pm EDT

#31. Moss, Favre, Thompson: A closer look
---->> ID #597551 entered on 07-20-08 @ 8:47 pm EDT

#30. Interesting Favre Forum thread
---->> ID #597304 entered on 07-19-08 @ 1:41 am EDT

#29. Sign The Petition for Favre
---->> ID #597249 entered on 07-18-08 @ 6:25 pm EDT

#28. Shareholders Have Any Clout?
---->> ID #597125 entered on 07-18-08 @ 12:21 am EDT

#27. Favre-forget what I say...
---->> ID #597100 entered on 07-17-08 @ 9:55 pm EDT

#26. Who's Tampering With Whom?
---->> ID #596872 entered on 07-16-08 @ 8:04 pm EDT

#25. Favre Articles
---->> ID #596725 entered on 07-16-08 @ 1:50 am EDT

#24. Packers Losing Me
---->> ID #596617 entered on 07-15-08 @ 12:28 pm EDT

#23. Don't Drag Us Through This
---->> ID #596612 entered on 07-15-08 @ 11:49 am EDT

#22. Packers Clean House-Favre Last On List
---->> ID #596519 entered on 07-18-08 @ 2:03 am EDT

#21. Favre Vs Thompson
---->> ID #596093 entered on 07-13-08 @ 3:00 am EDT

#20. Cheesehead Logic & The Favre Retirement Dance
---->> ID #595639 entered on 08-01-08 @ 11:44 am EDT

#19. One Little Word
---->> ID #577990 entered on 04-06-08 @ 10:31 pm EDT

#18. NBA's Worst Trades
---->> ID #573274 entered on 03-06-10 @ 10:51 pm EST

#17. Kobe Bryant Workout Regimen
---->> ID #573197 entered on 03-06-10 @ 10:45 pm EST

#16. Following College Hoops on the Tube
---->> ID #573172 entered on 03-06-10 @ 11:15 pm EST

#15. Dribbling Tips
---->> ID #573039 entered on 03-06-10 @ 11:06 pm EST

#14. Vince Carter
---->> ID #573019 entered on 03-06-10 @ 11:09 pm EST

#13. Great College Ballers of All-Time
---->> ID #572943 entered on 03-06-10 @ 11:02 pm EST

#12. 2008 Top College Baskebtall Scorers
---->> ID #572937 entered on 03-06-10 @ 11:07 pm EST

#11. Best College Ballers in 2008
---->> ID #572838 entered on 03-06-10 @ 10:58 pm EST

#10. Top NBA Salaries
---->> ID #572747 entered on 03-06-10 @ 10:48 pm EST

#9. The NBA Trade That Never Was
---->> ID #572731 entered on 03-10-08 @ 5:18 am EDT

#8. NBA Trades Impact Playoff Picture
---->> ID #572727 entered on 03-06-10 @ 11:12 pm EST

#7. Greatest NBA Scorers
---->> ID #572342 entered on 03-06-10 @ 10:54 pm EST

#6. Other Delays
---->> ID #564577 entered on 01-31-08 @ 11:13 am EST

#5. Delayed (Alternate title: Iced Part Duex)
---->> ID #563263 entered on 01-25-08 @ 4:02 am EST

#4. Iced
---->> ID #561547 entered on 01-17-08 @ 9:43 am EST

#3. The first Thursday weigh-in
---->> ID #560189 entered on 01-10-08 @ 4:51 pm EST

#2. Official Start
---->> ID #559010 entered on 01-05-08 @ 2:02 am EST

#1. Weighing In
---->> ID #558631 entered on 01-03-08 @ 10:40 am EST

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